It always interested me that 'Goodness Gracious Me' and 'The Kumars,' when shown around the world, were referred to as British comedy. It was only here that they were referred to as Asian comedy, even though I always felt it was very British in its humour and structure. Sanjeev Bhaskar asianbritishcomedy share on social
My father came to England from India in 1957, and my mum came in 1960. Sanjeev Bhaskar englandfatherindia Change image and share on social
Casting me as King Arthur was quite bold of 'Spamalot's producers, although it has been historically proved Arthur was Asian, and that Sunday trading started with Asians in 11th-century Britain. Sanjeev Bhaskar 11tharthurasian Change image and share on social
During an early performance of 'Spamalot,' I left my regal gloves in the fridge to cool down and didn't remember them until I was on stage. They needed to be thawed overnight. Sanjeev Bhaskar coolearlyfridge Change image and share on social
We lived above my father's launderette. Both my parents ran the launderette, but my father was also a factory supervisor, and my mum worked part-time in an accounts office. Sanjeev Bhaskar accountfactoryfather Change image and share on social
With 'Mumbai Calling,' I was surprised it was ITV that went for it because it didn't traditionally seem like the kind of programme they would make. Sanjeev Bhaskar callitvkind Change image and share on social
I think family, friends and a sense of community give you greater happiness than money. But, of course, one has to have a minimum on which to live. The joy I get from sitting around and having a laugh is immeasurable - much greater than anything that I have ever bought. Sanjeev Bhaskar buycommunityfamily share on social
I have issues with inheritance tax, particularly coming from a migrant family. My dad has worked incredibly hard all his life, so it seems odd to me that someone who has gone through that experience and has managed to save then gets taxed for dying. Sanjeev Bhaskar comedaddie share on social
I am officially a doctor, and believe it or not, I can save lives and tune certain instruments and can beat peasants with a stick. Sanjeev Bhaskar beatdoctorinstrument Change image and share on social
On a radio drama, I'd like to feel that I had just as much chance of playing Mr. Darcy as anyone else because I can sound like him, yet many radio producers find it very difficult to extend their imaginations to employing anyone who's non-white. Sanjeev Bhaskar chancedarcydifficult share on social
